Hey Philly! Looking for a beginner dance class or just a fun Thursday night out? Maybe a new hobby for the new year? You're in the right place! Jazz Attack offers the best Lindy Hop & Swing Dance lessons in Philadelphia -- no partner or experience required -- followed by a social dance party to the city's best swing DJs, plus an incredible live jazz band on November 12th! If you aren't sure which class to sign up for, visit our classes page. Don't forget, you can save $2 on admission when you register a day or more in advance!
All Thursday night swing dance classes & social dance events are held at our new venue -- 1336 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Thursday Beginner-Friendly Swing Dance Classes & Dance Parties at 1336 Spring Garden
November 5th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Rachael Keneipp & Griffin MacFarlane
Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.
Level 1 Series: Partnered Charleston with Alyssa Hernández & Nick Cruickshank
Ever dance to a fast song and feel like triple steps just aren’t cutting it? This class series will show you how to kick your way to success. We’ll work from the ground up, starting with footwork and building our way up to leading and following essential Charleston shapes, so you can feel confident upping the tempo of your social dancing. This class will be a great fit if you've taken only a couple of Charleston classes, you're brand new to it, or you want to work on your secondary role! All series come with detailed video recaps, access to our 7:30pm practice space, support in our #practice discord, and consistent instructors & classmates for rapid progress
Level 2 Series: Spins & Turns with Alyssa Hernández & Nick Cruickshank
Faster, cleaner, and a whole lot more fun. Come learn how to master spins & turns at any tempo -- without getting dizzy! From pop turns to double time, to free spins and maybe even a trick or two, this is the perfect class for anyone who is comfortable with our level 1 content and looking to turn it up. All series come with detailed video recaps, access to our 7:30pm practice space, support in our #practice discord, and consistent instructors & classmates for rapid progress. This series will be held down the street at Walker Ballroom -- 1822 Spring Garden St., 3rd Floor. Everything else held at 1336 Spring Garden.
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Gracie Zhang
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
October 8th | Live Band Dance ft. Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Adrienne Barberg & Gianfranco Semino
Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.
Level 1 Series: Partnered Charleston with Rose Palmieri & Max VerNooy
See description above -- you can still join this week!
Level 2 Series: Spins & Turns with Alyssa Hernández & Nick Cruickshank
See description above -- you can still join this week!
Intermediate Drop-In: Band Night Shim Sham with Kate Holden
T'aint what you do it's the way that you do it! Learn the classic "Shim Sham" line dance that the whole room breaks into after announcements. We'll cover the history behind the dance and the moves that make it so iconic.
9-11pm: Social dance party with Danny Jonokuchi & the Revisionists
Advance Pricing: $15 / $10 for students (Lindy101 included) +$5 for drop-in shim sham class
Day-of Pricing: $17 / $12 for students (Lindy101 included) +$5 for drop-in shim sham class
October 15th:
8-9pm:
Lindy 101 Lesson: Intro to Lindy Hop & Jazz with Alex DeVoe & Mike McDermott
Drop in any week & learn the basics of Lindy Hop and a few solo jazz moves in this beginner-oriented class. This class will have some overlapping and some new elements every week, and we recommend taking it multiple times before advancing to the topics class.
Level 1 Series: Partnered Charleston with Rose Palmieri & Max VerNooy
This series will close after week 2.
Level 2 Series: Spins & Turns with Alyssa Hernández & Nick Cruickshank
This series will close after week 2.
9-11pm: Social dance party with DJ Tommy Darlington
Advance Pricing: $10 / $7 for students (Lindy101 included)
Day-of Pricing: $12 / $9 for students (Lindy101 included)
Special Events This Month & Beyond
Jazz Attack Friendsgiving | Sun Nov 22, 6pm | Tapster Philadelphia
Dancing is a great way to meet new people, strengthen your brain, get some exercise, and just let out any of the week's stressors. Don't forget to invite a friend, or come ready to make some new ones. Get Jazz Attack tickets by clicking the button below:
Get ready to tuck turn and swing out on some of the finest dance floors in Philadelphia.
Lindy Hop and jazz have a have a culturally rich history dating back over 100 years. Born of the artistry and innovation of Black dancers and musicians, and passed down orally and physically through generations, we take great care in sharing this art form in a way that is true to these sounds, styles, and values while encouraging the innovation that is hallmark of all Black social dances. To learn more, visit our history and culture page.
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